Screaming Reels Charter Service is located in Port Aransas and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Michael will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 5-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, and Snook, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips you can expect to use techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 22’ Crestliner Bay boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat comes with an ice box, and wireless trolling motor.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Families are more than welcome. The captain will make sure that both you and your little ones have an amazing and memorable time!

Book your trip now and hit the water with Screaming Reels Charter Service.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 22 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $600
    May be fishing bays, channels, flats and other locations.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
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FAQs about Screaming Reels Charter Service

Screaming Reels Charter Service offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Screaming Reels Charter Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box Ice chest

Trips booked with Screaming Reels Charter Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Or dead bait depending on circumstances.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (There is always fish cleaning services available! )
  • Drinks (Water only)

Screaming Reels Charter Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (If the decision is made to go offshore, the max distance we would travel would be around 7 miles.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Screaming Reels Charter Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Screaming Reels Charter Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Michael Taylor
Port Aransas, Texas, United States
ID & license verified
19 Customer reviews
Response time 14 hours
Member since July 2021
I have been fishing the Gulf waters since I was 10 years old, approximately 50 years. I have many of my own spots where I have the potential to catch limits of fish. I can provide bait, gear and water for the day. Providing good memories to my customers is my main goal.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano Pompano

Boat specs

Crestliner (Center console) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 150HP Mercury Pro XS engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 39 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
If the decision is made to go offshore, the max distance we would travel would be around 7 miles.
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Ice chest

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Or dead bait depending on circumstances.
Catch cleaning & filleting
There is always fish cleaning services available!
Drinks
Water only

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Port Aransas to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
There is no age limit to children. However children 13 and under must have on a life jacket while the boat is underway.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (12)
Great trip
Friday on the water!
Five hours
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Angler rating
14
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Ryan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time with Captain Michael

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on March 13, 2024
We had a great trip caught plenty of fish I would definitely recommend Michael Taylor for a good fishing trip
Ryan H. recommends Screaming Reels Charter Service
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Kyle T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on March 11, 2024
CaptainMike was awesome, we got into some Sheepshead and had a great time! Will be back!
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Joseph H.
Colorado Springs, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Friday on the water!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on March 25, 2022
Myself and my 2 sons age 16 and 14, headed out with Captain Mike for a day on the water. He was accommodating, knowledgeable...
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Johan P.
Cibolo, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing Aransas Bay

5 Hour Trip on September 24, 2021
I was able to book a short notice trip with Capt Mike.  He was very accommodating and his boat was plenty roomy.  He put...
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James C.
San Antonio, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Mike!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on January 22, 2022
We had a great time on the water. Captain Mike did his best to help us catch fish. The conditions weren’t ideal but he was...
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